Kevin Murphy is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Merrill in 2022, he worked at Petsmart for sixteen years. Merrill serves a broad range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, corporations, and institutional clients, offering managed account programs, discretionary portfolio management, and brokerage execution services through a variety of program strategies and extensive manager selection overseen by the firm’s CIO and platform.

Matthew Prepelka is a financial advisor at Merrill with 35 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials. His prior work includes 12 years at UBS Financial Services Inc. Outside of his advisory role, he owns Two Brothers Holdings (Bucks and Bos Archery Shop) and Big Bow Outdoor Productions, a media production company, and serves on the board of Outdoor Immersion, a charitable organization managing a race event. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Mitchell Mercer is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 15 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked previously at THE O.N. Equity Sales Company, Ohio National Financial Services, and Federated MDTA LLC. Mercer is also involved in selling life insurance and operates a business entity related to his LPL work. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services utilizing model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and customized strategies.

Christopher Lattimore is a Private Wealth Advisor with Merrill Private Wealth Management. He has over 15 years of experience, including five years in real estate finance prior to joining Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in 2008. He specializes in offering financial guidance, education, and wealth management strategies to families and individuals addressing financial challenges. Chris holds a bachelor's degree in mathematics and economics from the University of California, Santa Barbara, and completed an accredited certificate program at the London School of Economics and Political Science. He holds the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® certification and also serves as an adjunct faculty member teaching financial planning at Duquesne University. He was named to Forbes' list of "America's Top Next-Generation Wealth Advisors" in 2018 and their "Best-in-State Next-Generation Wealth Advisors" list in 2019. Chris lives in Allison Park with his wife and four daughters, and his personal interests include reading, running, and spending time with his family.

Jonathan Mack is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 credential and one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Bank of America, Northwestern Mutual, and First National Bank of Pennsylvania. He serves as a board member of the South Side Chamber of Commerce, a community organization focused on supporting business development in Pittsburgh’s South Side neighborhood. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary strategies for a variety of individual and institutional investors.

Jesse Best is a financial advisor at Cetera with five years of industry experience and holds the Series 66 designation. Prior to joining Cetera, he worked at firms including Avantax and The Huntington Investment Company. He serves as a board member for the Oakmont Boulevard Project, which focuses on city improvement efforts such as maintaining thoroughfares and holiday decorations. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC provides investment advisory services through a large nationwide network of independent advisors, serving individual, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with a range of discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management options and supports various program structures and custodial relationships.

Xane Stock is a financial advisor at Fidelity with Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Fidelity, Xane worked at Cambridge Investment Research, Inc. and SagePoint Financial. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to a broad client base including retail and institutional investors. The firm employs a process that combines fundamental research with quantitative analysis and systematic portfolio construction using mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Elizabeth Treater is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial, holding Series 65 and Series 66 licenses. She has prior experience at Touchstone Capital, Inc., American Pension Benefits, and Federated Investment Counseling. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary investment consulting and supports municipal and public-finance work through a unique affiliation with a municipal advisor.

Kevin Gang is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He joined the Maggio Group in 2023, bringing extensive experience from his long-standing career in the financial industry. Since beginning his career in 1998, Kevin has worked with firms such as J.P. Morgan, AllianceBernstein, Federated Hermes, and most recently served as Senior Vice President at Strive Asset Management. He holds a bachelor's degree in Economics from Allegheny College and is a Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA) as well as a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Kevin lives in Peters Township with his wife Jamie and their five children. Outside of work, he spends time with his family, participates in church activities, enjoys reading, and watching college football.

Kathleen Favorite is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Pittsburgh, PA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and over 30 years of industry experience. She has been with Primerica Advisors and Primerica Financial Services since 1995. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as president of Favorite Properties Inc. Primerica Advisors offers discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, which provides model-delivery strategies and a limited selection of discretionary separately managed accounts primarily for individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm emphasizes a tiered wrap-fee structure and manages third-party asset managers with oversight from an independent due-diligence consultant.

Paul Contos Jr. is a CFP®-credentialed advisor with 26 years of industry experience, currently with LPL Financial since 2023. Prior to joining LPL, he spent 19 years at Citizens Investment Services Corp. Based in Pittsburgh, PA, he is involved in providing fixed annuities and personal and business insurance in addition to his advisory work. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, employing a broad range of strategic and tactical investment options.

Jarrod Frazier Jr. is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 10 years of industry experience. He has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank since 2019 and previously at Citizens Securities and Citizens Bank from 2016 to 2019. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and an ESG eligibility framework in its investment recommendations.

Lawrence Barber Jr. is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He has been with the firm since 1997 and offers expertise in areas including endowments, foundations, and non-profits, LGBT wealth planning, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, philanthropic planning, portfolio management services, socially responsible and values-based investing, special needs planning strategies, women and wealth, and sports and entertainment. He attended the University of Vermont, though no degree was conferred, and holds professional designations as a Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC) and a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Lawrence has been involved in the startup and growth of businesses in alternate energy, outdoor sports equipment, and natural foods. Lawrence serves on the boards of the Catamount Trail Association and the Vermont Businesses for Social Responsibility. He is also affiliated with the Union of Concerned Scientists and the Vermont Hang gliding and Paragliding Association. He lives in Charlotte, Vermont, and participates in adventure sports including backcountry skiing, hiking, biking, boating, rock climbing, and traveling.

Timothy Madar is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has 14 years of industry experience, including roles at Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities, LLC. He is also involved in fiduciary activities related to revocable trusts. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, utilizing model-driven investment implementation and offering access to third-party asset managers, financial planning, and affiliated trust and insurance services.

Edward Ifft Jr. is a financial advisor at Cetera with over 56 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® designation as well as Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. His prior roles include positions at VOYA Financial Advisors and Cetera Wealth Services, LLC. Outside of his advisory work, he serves on the board of directors for Hope Network, a nonprofit supporting programs for the physically disabled, and is a trustee for the Kate M Kelley Foundation, which provides grants to Catholic institutions and charities. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves individual and institutional clients through a large network of independent advisors. The firm offers a variety of portfolio management and retirement services, utilizing both affiliated and third-party managers across multiple program structures.

Vilyamir Kolesnichenko is a financial advisor with Robert W. Baird & Co. in Pittsburgh, PA, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. He previously worked at Hefren-Tillotson and has diverse prior experience including roles outside finance. He serves as a volunteer director on the board of the Ukrainian Self-reliance of Western PA Federal Credit Union and is engaged in creative activities such as wedding photography and fine art sales. Baird’s DDK Group, where he is based, serves individuals, corporate clients, pensions, and charitable organizations with financial planning, portfolio management, and custody services. The firm manages approximately $394 billion in assets and offers a mix of manager-traded and model-traded strategies supported by in-house research and specialized advisory services.

Pamela Pasterick is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets in Pittsburgh, PA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 27 years of industry experience. She has been with RBC Capital Markets since 2013. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutional clients, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers multiple advisory programs with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management tailored to each client's risk profile, utilizing a combination of in-house and third-party investment managers.

Keith Devine is a financial advisor at Merrill with two years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. Prior to joining Merrill in 2022, he worked at Monaghan Tooling Group and has experience in education and early childhood services through roles at the University of Dayton, The Little Gym, and Peters Township School District. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program. The firm offers a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Seth Kuhns is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and with one year of industry experience. He has worked at MML Investors Services, MassMutual Life Insurance Company, Sheetz, and Equitable Advisors. Outside of his advisory role, he is also active as an insurance broker, focusing on life, disability, long-term care, and fixed annuities. Mass Mutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm provides ongoing financial planning and offers asset management, wrap and money-manager programs, and educational seminars.

Kenneth Sharon is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, bringing 32 years of experience in the financial services industry. He holds the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® (CFP) designation and the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) credential. Kenneth began his career with Merrill in 1990 after graduating from Pennsylvania State University System with a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration. Kenneth focuses on comprehensive wealth management strategies tailored to meet the needs of individuals and families at every stage of life. His areas of expertise include college education planning, family wealth management, liquidity management, personal retirement planning, philanthropic and socially responsible investing, women and wealth, and tax minimization. He emphasizes understanding clients' life priorities to create personalized plans aligned with their goals and aspirations. Outside of his professional work, Kenneth is involved with his family and has participated in various youth sports programs and charitable organizations. His personal interests include baseball, cooking, gardening, hiking, ice hockey, tennis, woodworking, and spending time with his family.